MG Farmers' Market Opening Day is THIS Saturday 6/6

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market’s Opening Day is on June 6th.

The Market will be open from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Opening Ceremonies to kick off our SIXTH seasonwill begin at 9:30 am.

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• Musician Gene Lim will perform from 8:00-9:00 am to raise funds for Feed My Starving Children.

• Opening Ceremonies will start at 9:30 am with a Boy Scouts Color Guard flag ceremony followed by a brief welcome from our Village President. Mayor DiMaria will introduce our partners, the Village of Morton Grove, the Morton Grove Park District and the MG Chamber of Commerce, to help kick off another wonderful season.

• Golf School District 67‘s Community Day featuring performances by the Golf Middle School Jazz Band and Show Chorus.
• The Golf students will perform the National Anthem immediately after the 9:30 am flag ceremony.
• The Hynes/Golf PTA will be selling spirit wear and offering face painting and temporary tattoos.
• The Community Engagement Committee will be co-hosting the Golf 67 book giveaway with tons of children’s books donated by district families and staff.

• Community Group on hand: Bike Morton Grove - This new group will offer tire pumping lessons, tips on how to lock up your bike effectively, a free drawing, and much more.
• Storytime will be held every 30 minutes from 10 am - 12 noon at the Bike MG table.
• Learn about the upcoming “Show ‘n Go” community ride after the June 13th farmers’ market.

• Community Group on hand: Pat Reband of the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions.
• Sponsor on hand: Chiro One Wellness Centers
• Sponsor on hand: Upstairs Hair Affair

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Here are our CONFIRMED Opening Day vendors!

• Bee in Beezyness with God - raw honey, honey combs, beeswax candles
• Beijo de Chocolat - gourmet chocolates, sweets, tea
• Benhart Farms - grass fed meats (beef, chicken, pork, sausage, bacon), eggs
• Blankenship Farms - strawberries, flowers
• Brick Oven Kitchen - pita chips, hummus, baba ghanoush
• The Cheese People - cheese
• Delicate Flour Baking - waffles, baked goods, coffee
• Distinct Bath and Body - handmade soaps, body butters, soap dishes, bath bombs, bath pouches
• LAZ Cosmetics - all natural bath and body products, sterling silver jewelry, hand blown glass
• Lyons Fruit Farm - asparagus, strawberries, eggs, flowers, plants
• Maier’s Bakery - sweet and savory baked goods, breads
• Pals with Pawz - Evanger’s cat and dog food, Dizzy Dog all natural treats, Jones all natural treats
• Pappardelle’s Pasta - pasta, oils, sauces
• Patyk Farm - vegetables, flowers, eggs
• Tamales Express - tamales, tacos, soup, corn on the cob, mangos, fresh coconut water, beverages
• Treasure Breads - gourmet sweet breads, biscotti
• The Wright Way Farm - lettuce, spinach, radishes

Vendors, if you have any questions, please e-mail peggy AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Farmers, please let us know what is in season & ready for harvest - e-mail elaine AT mgfarmersmarket.com. Photos and recipes welcome!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to VOLUNTEER at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market?

If you would like to sign up for a few hours during any Saturday between June 6 - October 17th (6:30 am - 12:30 pm), please e-mail Volunteer Coordinator Lorri at volunteer@mgfarmersmarket.com.

We would be happy to provide community service letters upon request

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Our Market will once again accept Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamp benefits).

Thanks to our generous sponsors who make the Link program and the Double Value Token program possible!

Thank you to our Link / SNAP / EBT Program Sponsor BMO Harris Bank

and our Link Double Value Token Sponsor NorthShore University HealthSystem

Questions about Link at our Market? Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!

The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market is presented by the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Thank you so much to all of our generous sponsors!

While it is too late to appear on our promotional banners, we are still accepting SPONSORSHIPS from local businesses and community organization for the 2015 Regular Season (June-October). Please download our Sponsor Letter here or contact us at sponsorship AT mgfarmersmarket.com.

Sponsorship benefits at the Bronze level and higher include:

• Business name featured in our 2015 weekly e-mail newsletters, our Facebook page, and on our website
• An advertising booth on one or more Farmers’ Market dates

You may download the Business Sponsorship Application here: 2015MGFMSponsorLetter.

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Upcoming Events:

The regular season will begin on Saturday, June 6th and continue weekly through October 17th.

Every Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. (Except July 4th)

All outdoor markets take place at 6210 Dempster St., between Harrer Pool and the MG Civic Center.

** Saturday, June 6th Opening Day 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

** Saturday, June 13th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
** Saturday, June 20th DANCE DAY 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

** Saturday, June 27th Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

** Saturday, July 4th Market CLOSED. Look for us in the Parade!

** Saturday, July 11th PIE CONTEST! Click here to see the rules and information. Submit pies by 9:45 am. Judging begins at 10:15 am. Winners announced approx. 11:00 am. Market Hours 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Click here for the Facebook event to invite your friends and family to bake pies, cheer on the contestants, or purchase slices for charity.

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For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, pleasecall 847.750.6436, e-mail connect AT mgfarmersmarket.com, or visit our website: www.mgfarmersmarket.com

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